Hampshire · London and the South East
Rotherwick Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Rotherwick, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
About our flat roof survey in Rotherwick
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about gaps at upstands and abutments and edge trims that have lifted or split.
In a village or hamlet like Rotherwick, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Rotherwick (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Rotherwick
With Stratfield Saye House about 3.2 miles north, Rotherwick sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Hook station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. The streets around a church such as Rotherwick Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Rotherwick is about 6 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Rotherwick is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Rotherwick is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Surveys in RG27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include The Street, Wedman's Lane and Hook Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Rotherwick, we cover Lyde Green (1 mile north-west), Mattingley (1 mile north-east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Hazeley (2 miles north-east) and Heckfield (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Rotherwick
In Rotherwick, that means homes and buildings near Coach And Horses Public House, among other places. The closest station to Rotherwick is Hook station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
Useful tips for Rotherwick property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Book a survey every few years
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Around Rotherwick, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Rotherwick?
A buyer’s general survey frequently recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Cracked or split membrane
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Anyone responsible for a site like Whitewater Church of England Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before booking anyone
- When you’ll get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Rotherwick can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common questions in Rotherwick
Will you come out to Rotherwick?
Yes. Rotherwick is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Rotherwick is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report follows by email.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.